Tangled Temptations

Chapter 152

Late at night.

Eloise brought Veronica back to the apartment. After a night full of arguments, they were both physically exhausted, but sleep refused to come. Eloise made Veronica a cup of hot cocoa, wanting to offer some comfort but not knowing where to start.

Veronica sat on the couch, cradling the hot cocoa in her hands, lost in thought. After a while, she lifted her head and asked quietly, "Eloise, do you think I'm pathetic?"

Eloise shook her head, "Never." She'd always understood Veronica's grievances.

Veronica lowered her gaze, tears dropping into her cup one by one. She'd loved Gunner deeply, despite his cold nature, she had truly loved him.

Voice trembling, Veronica said, "I want a cigarette, Eloise...I want a smoke."

Eloise took a pack of ladies' cigarettes from Veronica's bag and handed it to her. Veronica lit one up, took a deep drag before gathering the courage to continue. "Ravenna had an amniocentesis. She's carrying a boy. Gunner's parents have already taken her in, and someone's looking after her every day. They even have some servants calling her Madam."

Looking at Eloise, Veronica said, "Eloise, I want a divorce."

Eloise was supportive, but seeing the way Gunner was, she doubted he'd let go easily. Veronica gave a self-deprecating chuckle. "You think Gunner would leave anything for me? No, he's just worried there might be something wrong with Ravenna's baby. If he divorced me for the baby and Ravenna couldn't give birth, wouldn't that make Gunner a laughingstock?"

Eloise was stunned.

Veronica finished her cigarette, then said softly, "Eloise, I'm just worried about how this will affect you. I heard from Riley that you're getting along well with Callum. But, Callum's mom isn't the easiest person to deal with."

Eloise gently patted her hand. "Veronica, we don't need to talk about this."

But Eloise was a little worried. Callum hadn't come over as promised tonight, which was probably related to Riley and Veronica's situation. But even so, she wouldn't blame Veronica. Veronica had done everything she could to help her when she was in a tough spot.

That night, the two girls shared a bed. Both had a lot on their minds, neither slept well.

standing outside the door, his eyes full of anger. "Is

softly, then she let him in. She calmly got Gunner a glass of water and put

Eloise looked very calm.

surprised, hesitated a bit before asking,

already taken Ravenna in, and you're still asking about Veronica? Gunner, as many people who used to envy your marriage are

somewhat embarrassed. He said, "I was

the bedroom and called for Veronica, "You guys

while, Veronica came out. The couple met, but it was

intense, so today they both lacked the energy to fight. Veronica sat across from Gunner, somewhat dazed,

was taken in by my parents on their own. I didn't mean that, Veronica, you're always my one and only. As long as you break it off with Riley, we can go back to how we used to

the window blankly. Her voice sounded hollow, "Did your parents also

to carry on the family name. Now that Ravenna was carrying a child, she was considered a treasure by his parents, a position that

ever choose you? Look at you now, do you even look like a man? Let me tell you, ever since I've

“You want a divorce, fine! But you're the one at fault, you won't get anything after the divorce! Also, let's process the divorce in six months, so I can give the child a

...

one at fault? But she didn't

easily, which made Gunner feel uncomfortable. "Well...you can stay in the house for

need, I'm moving out today." Veronica's resolve

his lips, forgetting to light it for a while. He suddenly felt a bit sad. He'd truly loved Veronica once. Back then, when Eloise and the others were still young, Veronica was

beginning to end, Ravenna was just someone he played with. For

to this, couldn't

Veronica to stay with her, but Veronica insisted they were both adults with their own lives to live. Eloise guessed that Riley might be planning to stay the night at Veronica's. Veronica picked up on her thoughts

At this, Eloise blushed.

purposely insinuating, "You and Callum...

Callum hadn't even kissed. She had no idea what went wrong between them. Their relationship